People and their pets at the Seattle Pet Expo

People love their pets. And often, pets love their people. That was on display Saturday as thousands of people came to Seattle Center’s Exhibition Hall for the Seattle Pet Expo. We attempted to capture some of those pet, owner bonds in these photos.

By By JOSHUA TRUJILLO

on April 26, 2014 7:35 PM

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Holly, a boxer mix, is shown with Cameron Thompsen. She is caring for the foster dog.
Photographed on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at the Seattle Pet Expo.

Holly, a boxer mix, is shown with Cameron Thompsen. She is caring for the foster dog.
Photographed on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at the Seattle Pet Expo.

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Holly, a boxer mix, is shown with Cameron Thompsen. She is caring... Photo-6223856.84680 - seattlepi.com

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Suni and Cher, longhair dachshunds, are shown with owner Mark Sison of the Nisqually Tribe.

Suni and Cher, longhair dachshunds, are shown with owner Mark Sison of the Nisqually Tribe.

Sami, a service dog, sits with her owner, Diana McKune. When McKune was injured in an accident, her dog Sami was trained by the Service Dog Academy to assist her. She is like a "super pet," said McKune.

Sami, a service dog, sits with her owner, Diana McKune. When McKune was injured in an accident, her dog Sami was trained by the Service Dog Academy to assist her. She is like a "super pet," said McKune.

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Teddy, a ferret, is held by his owner, Angelina Moore, 12. The ferret is one of many animals in her life as she lives on a farm with horses, dogs, cats, chickens and other farm animals.

Teddy, a ferret, is held by his owner, Angelina Moore, 12. The ferret is one of many animals in her life as she lives on a farm with horses, dogs, cats, chickens and other farm animals.

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Teddy, a ferret, is held by his owner, Angelina Moore, 12. The... Photo-6223861.84680 - seattlepi.com

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Beef, a Chinese crested, and Parker, a Great Dane, sit with owners Brandy Reed and Paul Paulson. The dogs bracket both ends of the size spectrum.

Beef, a Chinese crested, and Parker, a Great Dane, sit with owners Brandy Reed and Paul Paulson. The dogs bracket both ends of the size spectrum.

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Furnonedo, a Mexican xoloitzcuintli hairless, is held by owner Marja Stevens of Whidbey Island. Both of them proudly wear their Seahawks colors.

Furnonedo, a Mexican xoloitzcuintli hairless, is held by owner Marja Stevens of Whidbey Island. Both of them proudly wear their Seahawks colors.

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Pheephee, a Solomon Island eclectus parrot, is held by owner Shaun Araneda.

Pheephee, a Solomon Island eclectus parrot, is held by owner Shaun Araneda.